I have always found that cold weather is the main trigger for my asthma, and I know that this is the case for many other people as well. Breathing in dry, cold air irritates the airways, and our lungs then react to this by becoming tighter and this makes it more difficult to breathe. Some … More Winter Running: Asthma and Cold Weather
As an asthmatic, I have always struggled to run particularly fast and know that I’m never going to be at the front of a race. Usually I would avoid signing up for events with small numbers of entries because I know that I’m going to be one of the slowest runners out there, and have … More Why its OK to finish last in a running race
This year I was honoured to be asked to be an ambassador for the Women’s Running Race Series. I’ve taken part in several of their events previously, and it was amazing to be featured in the magazine and on their website, alongside some other fantastic runners and bloggers. A couple of weeks ago I ran … More Tips for racing with asthma – Women’s Running Finsbury Park 10k
Did you know that 9 out of 10 people with asthma don’t have their condition under control? I’m lucky in that my own asthma is mild and has little interference on my daily life, to the point that I’m able to exercise at relatively high intensities with minimal effect. However, millions aren’t so lucky and … More Asthma, Exercise and Pollen with Lloyd’s Pharmacy
I’ve been running several times over the last few weeks, partly in training for the London Winter Run 10k, and partly just to get outside and clear my head when things get busy! However, it is always much harder for asthmatics running in the winter as the cold weather tends to affect our breathing – I quite often … More Show me your #Scarfie
Miss Wheezy 